Harley-Davidson 883 Custom (XL883C) suspension setup and specs
Harley-Davidson 883 Custom, 2000 to 2003: adjustable rear preload, 710 mm (28.0 in) seat height, 141 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Fork diameter | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| Rear, two up | 40 psi · 2.8 bar |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Rake | 29.6° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 in) |
| Factory model code | XL883C |
| Front brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper |
Other Harley-Davidson 883 Custom generations: 2004–2006 · 2007–2010
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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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